HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/07/02-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J U LY 2, 2002
Date & Time On the 2nd day of July, A.D., 2002, the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas, met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber, 1000 Throckmorton, with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Ralph McCloud; Council
Members Jim Lane, Chuck Silcox, Frank Moss, Clyde Picht, and
Wendy Davis; City Manager Gary Jackson; City Attorney David
Yett; City Secretary Gloria Pearson. Council Members Becky
Haskin and Jeff Wentworth were absent. With more than a
quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend David Martinez,
Polytechnic UMC.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes On motion of Council Member Davis, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 25,
2002, were approved unanimously.
Special Mayor Pro tempore McCloud presented a Proclamation for
Presentations Recreation and Parks Month to Richard Zavala, Parks and
Community Services Department Director, who was accompanied
by a host of youth from the various programs.
Announcements Council Member Davis announced that she attended a graduation
June 29, 2002, at the Business Assistance Center for students of
the ACORN Program. She stated that the program helped people
start their own businesses and that ten graduates were from the
Ripley Arnold Apartment Complex. She expressed appreciation
to the Fort Worth Women's Business Center, and the donations
from Bank of America and the Helen Irwin Littauer Trust.
Continued/ City Manager Jackson requested that Mayor and Council
Withdrawn By Communication No. G-13662 be continued until July 23, 2002.
Staff
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by Council
Member Lane, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
C.P. #221 — There was presented Council Proposal No. 221 by the City
Newdow vs. U.S. Council, proposing that the City Council adopt a resolution
Congress and expressing the sense of the Council that the case of Newdow v.
Pledge of U.S. Congress, et al, holding the use of the words "under God" in
Allegiance the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional, was wrongly decided
Tabled and should be reversed; and copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the offices of both Texas and local congressional
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representatives. Council Member Silcox made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Picht, that the recommendation be
adopted.
Council Member Lane made a substitute motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, to table Council Proposal No. 221. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore McCloud;
Council Members Lane, Moss, and Davis
NOES: Council Members Silcox and Picht
ABSENT: Council Members Haskin and Wentworth
OCS-1291 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No.
Claims OCS-1291 from the Office of the City Secretary recommending
that the City Council refer notices of claims regarding alleged
damages and/or injuries to the Finance Department. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
G-13662 It was the consensus of the City Council that Mayor and Council
Continued Until Communication No. G-13662, Amendments to the Neighborhood
July 23, 2002 Empowerment Zone Basic Incentives, be continued until July 23,
2002. The motion carried unanimously.
G-13663 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. G-
Res. #2850 13663 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Street Closure adopt Resolution No. 2850 closing a 60-foot wide by 240-foot long
(VA-02-022) street in the 1000 Block of Forest Street, Blocks 4 and 5, from a
point at Hart Street to a point at east Lancaster Street containing
14,400 square feet, Handley Addition, Fort Worth, Texas. Actual
physical closure is recommended adjacent to both sides of the
Texas and Pacific Railroad crossing. Council Member Moss
made a motion, seconded by Council Member Davis, that the
recommendation be adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
P-9628 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. P-
Signs and Sign 9628 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council:
Installation
1. Authorize a purchase agreement with multiple vendors for
signs and sign installation for the Transportation and
Public Works Department; and
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CDR Signs & Engraving, Inc. Item Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5
Benchmark Signs Item Nos. 3, 6 and 7
2. Authorize this agreement to begin July 9, 2002, and expire
July 8, 2003, with options to renew for two additional one-
year periods.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-13339 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13339 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Steven B. Simpson and Bobby D. Garner for City-owned property
at 650 Harmon Road (DOE 0668) for $1,200.00 per month; and
authorize this agreement to begin July 1, 2002, and expire June
30, 2003, with options to renew the lease for two one-year
periods, with the provision that the City may terminate this lease
at the conclusion of each term. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-13340 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Permanent 13340 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Sanitary Sewer approve the acceptance of one permanent sanitary sewer
Easement easement described as A-815, Tract 2C, Y. K. Hamby Survey, and
A-816, Tracts 1C and 1D, W. J. Howard Survey, both in Tarrant
County, Texas, from Cooks Lane Joint Venture at the intersection
of Cooks Lane and IH30 (DOE 3553) in the amount of $1.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
L-13341 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Acquisition of 13341 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for authorize the City Manager to approve the acquisition of one
Highway property described as A-1455, Eli Shriver Survey, Coventry Hills
Improvement of Addition, Tarrant County, Texas, located on Old Denton Road
North Tarrant east of IH35W, near the existing right-of-way of North Tarrant
Parkway from Parkway for highway improvement of North Tarrant Parkway from
IH35W to US377 IH35W to US377 (DOE 3577) (Project No. 0902-48-194), for a total
(Project #0902-48- cost of $13,400.00. It was the consensus of the City Council that
194) the recommendation be adopted.
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L-13342 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Purchase of 13342 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Property for approve the purchase of one parcel of property described as Lot
Future 14R1, Block 2, Lakeland Addition for the future development of
Development of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge; and authorize the City
Fort Worth Nature Manager to execute the appropriate documents to complete the
Center and purchase. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
Refuge recommendation be adopted.
L-13343 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Accept Avigation 13343 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Easements for authorize the acceptance of avigation easements described as
Fort Worth Lot 5, Block 96 (3109 Refugio Avenue) and Lot 17, Block 93 (3118
Meacham Lee Avenue), M. G. Ellis Addition, from Anthony Vasquez and
International Pado, Inc., respectively, for the Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport Noise Airport Noise Mitigation Program for a total cost of $2.00; and
Mitigation authorize the acceptance and recording of appropriate
Program instruments. Council Member Lane made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Davis, that the recommendation be adopted.
The motion carried unanimously.
L-13344 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. L-
Lease Agreement 13344 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
Bobby Ray Franks d/b/a Justin Built Fencing for the property
located at 680 Harmon Road (DOE 0668) for $300.00 per month;
and authorize this agreement to begin June 1, 2002, and expire
May 31, 2003, with options to renew for two one-year periods.
Council Member Davis made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro
tempore McCloud, that the recommendation be adopted. The
motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2392 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued for One 2392 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Week approve the annexation timetable for annexation of Far West Area
No. 2, Far West Area No. 3, and Far West Area No. 6 for limited
purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of
the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct the
City Manager to prepare an amendment to the City's annexation
plan to include Far West Area No. 2 for consideration by the City
Council; and direct staff to comply with statutory requirements
for limited purpose annexation of the subject properties. Council
Member Lane made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Silcox, that Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-2392 be
continued for one week.
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Jack Jefferson Mr. Jack Jefferson, 3924 Linkcrest Drive, Aledo, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the annexation and provided a
group presentation from Linkwood Estates relative to the City's
Annexation Cost Benefit Analysis.
Mayor Barr thanked Mr. Jefferson for his presentation and asked
City Manager Jackson to direct staff to address issues raised in
Mr. Jefferson's presentation and provide a report to Council.
Willa Cassaday Ms. Willa Cassaday, 12125 Linkway, Aledo, Texas, appeared
before Council and stated her opposition to the proposed
annexation.
Darlia Hobbs Ms. Darlia Hobbs, 8113 Anchorage Place, Fort Worth, appeared
before Council in opposition of the annexation. She stated that
she had submitted a Public Information request for all criteria and
information on how to be disannexed, and was very disappointed
with the response received fiirorn the Law Department. She
expressed appreciation to everyone who attended the Texas Tea
Party on June 29, 2002.
City Attorney Yett stated that, in his opinion, the Law Department
was responsive to her Public Information request.
Council Member Silcox requested that he be provided a copy of
Ms. Hobbs request and the reply from the Law Department.
Stephanie Pivec Ms. Stephanie Pivec, 1608 Impala, Crowley, Texas, appeared
before Council in opposition of the annexation. She stated that
limited purpose annexation would create a second-class citizen
and that forced annexation was wrong.
The motion carried unanimously.
PZ-2393 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. PZ-
Continued for One 2393 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Week approve the annexation timetable for annexation of Far West Area
No. 2, Far West Area No. 3, and Far West Area No. 6 for full
purposes in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 43 of
the Local Government Code of the State of Texas; and direct staff
to prepare a service plan that provides for the extension of full
municipal services to the subject properties; and direct staff to
comply with all other statutory requirements for full purpose
annexation of the subject properties. Council Member Lane made
a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore McCloud, that Mayor
and Council Communication No. PZ-2393 be continued for one
week. The motion carried unanimously.
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C-19136 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Paragon Project 19136 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Resources, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering services
contract with Paragon Project Resources, Inc. for engineering
services related to bridge deficiencies identified by City Staff and
the Texas Department of Transportation bridge inspections, with
hourly costs and reimbursable costs not to exceed $80,000.00. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the recommendation
be adopted.
C-19137 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Ord. #14145 19137 from the City Manager recommending that the City
Peachtree Council:
Construction, Ltd.
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $544,943.50 from
the General Fund to the Contract Street Maintenance
Fund; and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 14145 increasing
estimated receipts and appropriations in the Contract
Street Maintenance Fund in the amount of $544,943.50
from available funds for the purpose of funding a portion
of the 2001-2002 Street Maintenance Program; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Peachtree Construction, Ltd. in the amount of $461,816.50
for 55 working days for HMAC (hot mix asphaltic concrete)
Surface Overlay 2002-15.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
C-19138 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Durable 19138 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Specialties, Inc. authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Durable
Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $228,000.00 for the construction
of new traffic signals at the intersections of Basswood
Boulevard/Buttonwood Drive, Highway 183/Garza Avenue,
Meacham Boulevard/North Sylvania Avenue, and Spoonwood
Lane/Western Center Boulevard (Project No. TPW-TE-2002-0014).
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-19139 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
.COM 19139 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
ENTERTAINMENT, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with .COM
INC. ENTERTAINMENT, INC. for the production of an animated video
at a total cost not to exceed $54,800.00. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be adopted.
C-19140 There was presented Mayor and Council Communication No. C-
Engineering 19140 from the City Manager recommending that the City Council
Services authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement
Supplemental No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 26686 with Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Agreement#1 to for the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and
CSC #26686 — construction administration services for Evans Avenue urban
Huitt-Zollars, Inc. design from East Rosedale Street to Terrell Avenue for a total fee
of $100,062.50. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
Citizen Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera Drive, appeared before Council
Presentations and recommended that the Modern Art Museum be used as a
Charles Cole venue to exhibit the works of local artists. He added that this
would enhance the Cultural District and promote tourism to the
City.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
CITY S CRETARY MAYOR